Industries Quiz - CBSE Class 8 Social Science
Free practice quiz: Industries (CBSE Class 8 Social Science). 20 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.
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Which of the following industries is known for processing raw materials into finished products?
- Primary industry
- Secondary industry
- Tertiary industry
- Quaternary industry
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Answer: B. Secondary industry
Secondary industries, also known as manufacturing industries, are involved in processing raw materials into finished or semi-finished products.
Which economic activity is NOT considered a part of the primary industry?
- Fishing
- Mining
- Banking
- Forestry
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Answer: C. Banking
Primary industries include activities like agriculture, mining, and forestry, which involve the extraction of raw materials from nature. Banking is a service activity and part of the tertiary industry.
Which technological advancement significantly boosted the Industrial Revolution?
- The steam engine
- The printing press
- The airplane
- The internet
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Answer: A. The steam engine
The steam engine was a pivotal invention during the Industrial Revolution, as it enabled greater productivity in manufacturing and transportation.
What is the role of the tertiary sector in an economy?
- Manufacturing goods
- Extracting natural resources
- Providing services
- Exploring new technology
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Answer: C. Providing services
The tertiary sector is engaged in providing services like education, healthcare, and finance, unlike other sectors focused on raw materials or manufacturing.
Which industry involves the transformation of metal ores into usable products?
- Mining
- Smelting
- Banking
- Farming
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Answer: B. Smelting
Smelting is the process where industrial resources like metal ores are transformed into usable products through heating and melting.